ebookland Chapter 162 Belonging
Chapter 162 Belonging
An Lingrong took a break, ate a plate of fresh fruits, and pointed behind her.
"Bao Que, how's things going at Yanxi Palace?"
"Reporting to the Queen, a fat prince weighing eight and a half kilograms was sent out from the delivery room."
"But the Seventh Prince didn't cry after he came out. The imperial physician said he might have been injured because he was trapped in the womb for too long."
Baoque reported concisely.
"The Queen Mother took a look from a distance and then returned to Shoukang Palace."
"The Emperor led Concubine Wan back to the Yangxin Palace without saying a word."
"Only Concubine Hua stayed in Yanxi Palace to look after the Seventh Prince."
"Sister Hua Fei is the most soft-hearted person."
An Lingrong understood that she had no intention of adopting the Seventh Prince, she just felt sorry for the child.
"How is the noble lady?"
"It is said that he was already dead before the imperial physician took action."
These words came from the mouth of the court judge Liu Cheng. As for the truth, probably only the people in the delivery room know best.
"Has any decree been issued from the Yangxin Palace?"
An Lingrong was asking whether the emperor had promoted the noble lady Ke, who had died, and given her posthumous honors.
Bao Que shook his head, "Master, there is no movement from the Yangxin Palace."
"Empress Hua asked you to rest assured and take care of your pregnancy, saying that she would take care of everything outside."
"Okay, I understand. Go and tell Sister Hua Fei a message."
At least she should know that Concubine Duan is planning to adopt the Seventh Prince.
There are many concubines in the harem who do not have children, and the Seventh Prince, who lost his mother at birth, is a favorite in the eyes of everyone.
Shoukang Palace
The Queen Mother rubbed her aching forehead and asked, "Zhuxi, did the Seventh Prince make any movement later?"
"Replying to the Queen Mother, there has been no news from our people yet. Canglan is still guarding the Yanxi Palace."
If the Seventh Prince is missing, he must not be placed under the Queen's name.
"Zhuxi, go to Jingren Palace. The Seventh Prince's mother passed away young. Ask the Empress to take good care of him and tell her it's my will."
As the mistress of the imperial palace, the empress is the legitimate mother of all the royal heirs, so it is most appropriate for her to take care of them.
As for Concubine Hua, who is currently guarding the Seventh Prince in the Yanx Palace, neither she nor the Emperor will allow her to keep a prince under her name.
Sun Zhuxi tactfully expressed the Queen Mother's intention to the Queen.
"Empress, the Queen Mother said that although the Emperor seems to be unconcerned with the Seventh Prince, he must have secretly ordered people to keep an eye on the Yanxi Palace. Please..."
"Aunt Zhuxi, please rest assured. I will have someone take good care of the Seventh Prince."
Regardless of whether the Seventh Prince has any problems or not, she will not adopt this child who brings bad luck to his mother.
When concubines in the palace gave birth, wet nurses and palace servants would be prepared in advance.
Asking someone to look after it is just a matter of words.
As soon as Sun Zhuxi left, the queen called Jianqiu to her side.
"Go to the Yanxi Palace every morning and evening, and don't let the servants neglect the Seventh Prince."
"Also, we have ordered our people to spread the news inadvertently, saying that I felt sorry for the Seventh Prince who lost his mother at birth, and I have specially ordered people to take good care of him."
She wanted to nip the Queen Mother's thoughts in the bud and no one could take Honghui's place.
When the Seventh Prince's reputation as a jinx to his mother spread throughout the court and the harem, she didn't believe that the Queen Mother would still force her to adopt this unlucky child.
After receiving the Queen's order, Jianqiu immediately went to the Yanx Palace and politely asked Concubine Hua to return to the Yiku Palace to rest early.
"Qiu agreed. It is a great blessing for the Seventh Prince to be remembered by the Empress. Then I will leave first."
After repeated examinations, Court Judge Chen said that the Seventh Prince was most likely suffering from a brain injury.
Since the child with defects would not pose a threat to the queen, Concubine Hua left with peace of mind.
The sedan chair moved slowly forward on the long street. Concubine Hua thought of An Lingrong and sent someone to remind her that Qi Yuebin was thinking about the Seventh Prince.
The hostility in her eyes flashed away, and she gave the order in a cold voice.
"Songzhi, go to Yanqing Palace."
As soon as shouting and singing were heard at the door, Concubine Duan's hand holding the teacup shook, and the warm tea splashed on her hand.
She thought that Nian Gengyao's death would make Nian Shilan more smart, but she didn't expect that she would still come to her arrogantly to cause trouble.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua is here. How about I go outside and ask for help?"
The palace maid standing by suggested in fear.
Concubine Duan shook her head and signaled the frightened palace maid to hide away.
She had been bullied by Concubine Hua for more than ten years, and the Emperor, the Empress Dowager and the Queen had never disciplined her.
Where can they seek help?
Fortunately, she had no other problems but was lucky and survived every time she was sick.
"How come Concubine Hua has time to come to this palace today?"
When Concubine Duan saw that the visitor didn't say anything and was staring at her, she felt something was wrong.
"Qi Yuebin, I know what you are planning."
Hua Fei pinched her chin hard.
"As long as I am alive, you will never be able to adopt a prince or princess."
"Zhou Ninghai, pry her mouth open for me!"
Qi Yuebin looked at the powder on Concubine Hua's hand and shook his head in horror.
"Nian Shilan, after the Emperor ascended the throne, he appointed me as his consort. Have you ever thought about the reason?"
She thought that the birth in the Yanxi Palace reminded Concubine Hua of the pain of miscarriage she had suffered that year, and she became so crazy that she wanted to kill someone.
"Qi Yuebin, what other reason could there be? Isn't it just that the emperor feels sorry for you because you are old and can't have children?"
After Concubine Hua finished speaking, she stuffed all the powder in the paper bag into Concubine Duan's mouth.
Afraid that she might choke, he considerately gave her half a cup of tea.
It was because Concubine Duan resisted too fiercely, and a small amount of the liquid splashed onto her palace dress.
After glancing at the person lying lifeless on the couch, Concubine Hua snorted coldly and left with everyone.
Just based on what Qi Yuebin brought up about the emperor in a panic, she was doomed to have no chance with the Seventh Prince.
Concubine Hua had never concealed her hatred for Concubine Duan. As soon as she left, the palace maids guarding outside Yanqing Palace began to move.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Hua went directly to Yanqing Palace after leaving Yanxi Palace. Why don't you take this opportunity to go to Yanxi Palace and look after the Seventh Prince?"
Perhaps the emperor will hand her over to the empress for raising because of the master's care for the seventh prince.
Jingpin smiled bitterly and shook her head.
The Empress Dowager and Concubine Duan both had their eyes on the Seventh Prince. No matter how much she did, she would not necessarily be able to catch the Emperor's eye since she was not favored.
At least before the seventh prince's death, his affiliation will not be determined.
Late at night, when everyone was asleep, Concubine Jing walked in Xianfu Palace with a lantern, silently praying to God to give her a child.
In the next few days, rumors that the Seventh Prince killed his mother spread like wildfire. The Emperor ordered Su Peisheng to conduct a thorough investigation, and the case was finally traced back to Concubine Ke's personal maid, Shuang'er.
When she was caught, she kept shouting that it was the Seventh Prince who had harmed the young lady.
The imperial physician was called in to examine the palace maid, who said that she had been traumatized and looked like she was crazy.
Shuang'er made such a big noise that it overshadowed the news that Concubine Duan was bedridden in Yanqing Palace.
It was only after An Lingrong received a small note from Concubine Hua that she learned that the Emperor had taken action against Concubine Duan.